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Also Infantino smiled and ignored Trump when he pocketed one of our World Club Cup medals....

They Didnt think it was Possible: Infantino Worse than Blatter When Sepp Blatter was thrown from a moving gravy train in 2015 amid an explosive corruption scandal, it would have felt like a genuine feat of sporting excellence to have beaten his record for craven awfulness. And yet here we all are. This year, the Fifa president has been the Forrest Gump of Trump’s administration. Back in May, he attended the US president’s Middle East peace summit, causing him to be so late for Fifa’s own congress that even Uefa accused him of prioritising “private political interests” and staged a delegate walk-out. Last month, Gianni was back on the political trail at Trump’s Gaza peace talks in Egypt, and earlier this month instituted some preposterous Fifa peace prize that he’s going to inaugurate at the final draw for the 2026 World Cup in Washington next month, quite possibly so that the orange organ grinder can be the first winner of it. He spent yesterday grinning along while Trump announced things such as the possible ordering of “strikes” on one of the US’s 2026 World Cup co-host nations, Mexico. Perhaps the writing was on the wall when Gianni kicked off the year of ceaselessly grim politicking by attending Trump’s inauguration, where he was filmed giggling appreciatively during the bit where the US president announced he’d be changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. Back then, in January, Infantino looked like a competition winner. Now he resembles a fully operational member of Trump’s troupe of winged monkeys. APress

Capitalism 2025 Incredible that Zuckerberg has info on almost two thirds of the people on the planet. Much of it mined from other companies. However if anyone tries to obtain this info from META it is 'piracy' punishable with huge fines and prison sentences. How is this info used ? For the benefit of the rich and control -eg nurses in the US are paid different amounts depending on their level of debt and credit score. The lower the credit score and higher the debt the less they are paid. This info is used by a lot of employers to pay people struggling less. UBER charge more if a woman is alone, stranded, and they can also tell if your phone battery level is low, then charge more again.

I can't resist a line about Chelsea's winger Estevao, he really is exceptional. Only a tiny number of players can produce this particular special effect. If you get a chance whether at Stamford Bridge, or while watching a game on TV, close your eyes and listen to the sound of the crowd when Estevao gets the ball in the final third. It is the purified sound of expectation, excitement and support from an entire stadium. Very few can make that happen just by getting the ball. ‌It is probably best to shut your eyes when watching it back on record as you might just miss yet another incredibly imaginative piece of brilliance from the wonderkid if you try this approach live. ‌He was at it again for Brazil against Senegal at the weekend. I'd pay to watch him warm up and while he might not be the best player in the Premier League (...yet), he may well already be the most enjoyable to watch. Pat Nevin

Chelsea could save £52m if they hold off on signing France centre-back Dayot Upamecano until next summer when he is a free agent - but risk missing out on the 26-year-old should Bayern Munich sell in January, with Liverpool among the clubs interested. (Football.London)

England have won 11 consecutive games first time ever. The squad has a lot of depth - FA gambling on 'Two season Tuchel' -but need to play some South American, and quality European teams between now and WC Broja injured again...

Feud erupts between Trump and ally Marjorie Taylor Greene ahead of Epstein files vote "Marjorie 'Traitor' Green [sic] is a disgrace to our GREAT REPUBLICAN PARTY!" he wrote. The comments follow days of criticism from Greene, who has said that Trump is not doing enough to bring down costs for voters. She also denounced his recent decisions in foreign conflicts and on tariff policies. But she has been most critical of his approach to handling the Epstein files. The turnaround is remarkable for a lawmaker who stood by Trump during multiple scandals, most notably the Capitol riot in 2021 when Trump supporters stormed the US legislature in an attempt to block Trump's election defeat. Greene is one of only four House Republicans who joined Democrats in signing a discharge petition calling for the release of the Epstein files last week. On Friday, Greene posted on X that Trump was trying to stop other Republicans from voting in favour of the Epstein petition. "He's coming after me hard to make an example to scare all the other Republicans before next weeks vote to release the Epstein files," she posted, adding: "It's astonishing really how hard he's fighting to stop the Epstein files from coming out that he actually goes to this level."

Former Chelsea star and Brazilian international Oscar is in intensive care after collapsing during a training session in Brazil. The former Premier League winner collapsed while carrying out a medical test at his club Sao Paolo, whom he signed for last Christmas after spending eight years in China.

Cheer up Up to 2nd

They missed out 'rapist' -after paying off E Carrol over 88 million dollars

Man City have subbed off the raw offal eating Norwegian 15 times when on a hatrick. They're saving money on his bonuses

A lot of 'reporters' have posited that this week. Maresca to be sacked and replaced with Iraola. I usually look up these journos - funny they always support red teams. eg Joe Williams saying Maresca to be replaced is a Man u season ticket holder

Great goal by Botman 😉 2-1

Just watched again - and he not only made the goal but hoofed it off Betancurs toe just as he was about to certain equalise